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AP12 EYF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,646 mi
Last recorded113,646 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 EYF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 113,646 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 102,885 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN INNER EDGE BUT NOT EXPOSED CORDS YET 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front headlamp unit slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases But passed emission test (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 102,883 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN INNER EDGE BUT NOT EXPOSED CORDS YET 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front headlamp unit slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases But passed emission test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 89,949 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and offside rear x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front headlamp unit slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

Fail 6 Sep 2023 89,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and offside rear x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front headlamp unit slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,762 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 77,758 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,894 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 65,247 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,174 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 46,418 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 34,368 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 25,741 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AP12 EYF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 55,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP12 EYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP12 EYF registered?

AP12 EYF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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